§ Mr. Lamondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recompense is made to members of the public in receipt of social security payments paid by Giro order when these Giro orders are cashed by an unauthorised person and the money stolen.
§ Mr. DeanEach case is considered on its merits. I have looked into the circumstances of the case about which the hon. Member has been in correspondence with the Oldham office, and the replacement of the Giro order concerned has now been authorised. I am grateful to the hon. Member for bringing the case to my attention.